Hospitality Lead - South Lamar

Tacodeli; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Job summary

Tacodeli in Austin, TX is seeking a Hospitality Leader to shape the restaurant culture and ensure memorable guest experiences. You will lead a team committed to quality food and genuine hospitality, while also coaching and developing future leaders.

Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong communication skills, and a passion for serving others. The role offers various benefits, including competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Passion for serving others with a hospitality-first mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop Team Members through positive feedback.
• Lead shifts to deliver exceptional food quality and service.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Hands-on leadership style

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

1817 South Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704, USA

Description

What You'll Do

Founded in Austin in 1999, Tacodeli has built a reputation for scratch‑made food, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality. As a Hospitality Leader, you'll help shape the culture, develop future leaders and ensure every guest experiences the hospitality that makes Tacodeli special. You'll lead by example, inspire your team and help create memorable experiences for every guest.

Develop Great People

• Coach and develop Team Members through positive feedback, recognition, and hands‑on training.
• Build team confidence, capability and accountability.
• Help identify and develop future leaders. Many of our leaders started as Team Members and grew their careers with Tacodeli!
• Foster a culture where people enjoy coming to work and can be their authentic selves.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Lead shifts that deliver exceptional food quality, speed of service, cleanliness and hospitality.
• Ensure consistent execution of our scratch‑made menu and operational standards.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices that protect our guests and team.
• Utilize operational tools and resources to support restaurant success.
• Recognize and celebrate team wins while reinforcing great behaviors.

What We Offer

• Average earnings of $22 per hour (base pay + tip share).
• Weekly pay.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full‑time and Part‑time Team Members.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term Disability, Mental Health, EAP, and Telemedicine benefit options for Full‑time Team Members.
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after one year of service and qualifications).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually (eligible after one year of service and qualifications).
• Casual, team‑oriented work environment.
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities; we believe in promoting from within.

What We're Looking For

• A hospitality‑first mindset and passion for serving others.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A hands‑on leadership style and willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• A commitment to food safety, quality and creating exceptional guest experiences.

You’ll thrive here if you

• Enjoy coaching and developing others.
• Lead by example rather than from the sidelines.
• Believe great hospitality starts with a great team culture.
• Take pride in quality, cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Love working with people and celebrating team successes.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for several hours and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach for objects on shelves at various height levels.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds frequently.

Tacodeli – “Great food takes great people